Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in the performance of routine manual labor activities involving the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Town streets, parks, facilities, rights-of-way, and other public infrastructure as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry level maintenance and operations classification in the in the maintenance and operations job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed.  This is the first classification in a career progression or the terminal level for positions with very basic and/or limited duties. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Performs litter control and grounds maintenance of Town parks, recreational areas, facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other assigned Town-owned properties.
• Performs landscaping activities including mowing, pruning, planting, fertilizing, watering, weed control, and irrigation maintenance.
• Performs janitorial services and routine facility maintenance including cleaning, inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of Town buildings and facilities.
• Inspects, maintains, and performs minor repairs to park amenities including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, fencing, and related infrastructure.
• Operates light to medium equipment and hand and power tools in the maintenance of parks, grounds, and facilities.
• Performs hazard inspections and assists in maintaining safe conditions for employees and the public.
• Responds to work orders, maintenance requests, emergency response activities, seasonal operations, and special events as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Provide support for special events, including setting up barricades; hauling and setting up stage; clean up following event.

KNOWLEDGE

• Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control and removal
• Methods, materials, procedures and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal and replacement
• Heavy equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation
• Customer service principles
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices
• Traffic control/barricade procedures
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities

SKILLS

• Operating and servicing street maintenance equipment
• Performing heavy manual labor
• Identifying occupational hazards 
• Understanding and interpreting schedules
• Solving problems and making sound decisions
• Using computers and related software applications
• Operating streets maintenance hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment
• Eradicating weeds
• Operating a motor vehicle
• Adhering to safe work practices
• Setting up traffic controls/barricades
• Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities
• Performing routine street maintenance activities
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class D Driver’s License

Required to Obtain within a Specified Period of Time:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications – 6 months
• OSHA 10 Certification – 6 months